IODINE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT IODINE (IODINE)

Composition:

Active substance: iodine;

100 ml of solution contain 5 g of iodine;

Excipients: potassium iodide, ethanol 96%, purified water.

Pharmaceutical form. Topical solution, alcoholic.

Main physicochemical properties: red-brown colored liquid, transparent in a thin layer, with a characteristic odor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Antiseptics and disinfectants.

ATC code: D08AG03.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

The medicinal product contains elemental iodine, which has antimicrobial, locally irritating, and counterirritant effects. When applied to the skin and mucous membranes, the preparation exerts an irritant effect and may cause reflex changes in body functions. Iodine penetrates and actively influences metabolism, enhancing dissimilation processes.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Used externally as an antiseptic and irritant agent in infectious and inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucous membranes, for surgical site preparation, for prevention of infection in minor skin injuries, and for reduction of inflammatory processes in myositis and neuralgia (exerts a distracting effect).

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to iodine. Diabetic and trophic ulcers.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.

When used simultaneously with topical agents containing organic compounds, denaturation of protein components may occur.

Incompatible with essential oils, ammonia solution, and brilliant green.

Incompatible with disinfectant medicinal products containing mercury compounds, alkalis, and reducing agents.

Inform your doctor about the concurrent use of any other medicinal products.

Special precautions for use.

Care should be taken when applying iodine to mucous membranes, as the alcohol contained in the medicinal product may cause burns or severe irritation.

Avoid contact with the eyes. Particular caution should be exercised when using iodine in patients with fair hair.

Do not apply to large areas of skin due to the risk of developing burns.

Do not violate the instructions for use of the medicinal product, as this may harm health.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The use of this medicinal product is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to the possible risk of thyroid dysfunction in the fetus/child.

Ability to influence reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

Has no effect.

Method of Administration and Dosage.

For external use, soak a cotton swab with iodine and use it to treat affected areas of the skin.

Children.

Do not use in newborns due to the potential risk of developing thyroid dysfunction and skin lesions.

Overdose.

Symptoms of iodism may occur in case of overdose (rhinitis, urticaria, Quincke's edema, lacrimation, salivation, acne-like skin eruptions), as well as skin burns and irritation.

Treatment is symptomatic.

Side effects.

Possible occurrence of rhinitis, urticaria, Quincke's edema, salivation and lacrimation, skin rashes, contact dermatitis.

In case of any adverse events, consult a physician!

Shelf life.

2 years.

Do not use the medicinal product after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Storage conditions.

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 ºC. Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging.

10 ml, 20 ml in glass or polymer bottles.

Availability category.

Over-the-counter (without prescription).

Manufacturer.

LLC "MEDLEV".

Manufacturer's address and place of business.

Ukraine, 49000, city of Dnipro, str. Bohdana Khmelnytskoho, 171.